Château Lafite Rothschild
Carruades de Lafite
Pauillac
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Where it is, October 2026
Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2027.
Begin opening this bottle in 2027; its peak window runs from 2029 through 2053.
The ‘23 Carruades de Lafite.
Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2023 is a Bordeaux Blend from Pauillac, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2023 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2023 vintage
Château Lafite Rothschild's 2023 Carruades de Lafite is a Bordeaux Blend from Pauillac, France.
About Château Lafite Rothschild
Château Lafite Rothschild's Carruades de Lafite is a Bordeaux Blend from Pauillac, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2023?
Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2023 is a Bordeaux Blend from Pauillac, France.
What does Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2023 taste like?
Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2023 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2027-2063. Within that arc, the peak window is 2029-2053. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2023?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.